Convert MW to GW
Megawatts to gigawatts. Enter a value to convert, or use the MW to GW chart further down the page.
1 megawatt equals 0.001 gigawatts. Going the other way, 1 gigawatt = 1,000 megawatts.
How to convert MW to GW
To convert megawatts to gigawatts, multiply the megawatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
GW = MW × 0.001
Worked example
Convert 15 MW to gigawatts:
15 MW = 0.015 GW
MW to GW conversion chart
Use this MW to GW table for quick reference without typing anything.
| megawatts (MW) | gigawatts (GW) |
|---|---|
| 0.01 MW | 0.00001 GW |
| 0.1 MW | 0.0001 GW |
| 1 MW | 0.001 GW |
| 2 MW | 0.002 GW |
| 3 MW | 0.003 GW |
| 5 MW | 0.005 GW |
| 10 MW | 0.01 GW |
| 20 MW | 0.02 GW |
| 50 MW | 0.05 GW |
| 100 MW | 0.1 GW |
| 1,000 MW | 1 GW |
What is a megawatt?
A megawatt is one million watts. Power stations, wind turbines and grid demand are all measured in megawatts.
What is a gigawatt?
The gigawatt (GW) is a unit of power equal to 1000000000 watts.
Frequently asked questions
How many GW are in a megawatt?
1 MW equals 0.001 GW. Going the other way, 1 GW is 1,000 MW.
How do you convert MW to GW?
To convert megawatts to gigawatts, multiply the megawatt value by 0.001. You can also divide by 1000 to get the same answer.
What is 10 MW in GW?
10 MW equals 0.01 GW. The conversion chart on this page lists the other values people look up most often.
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